Tandem Solar Modules Can Reduce Manufacturing Costs: NREL Updated On Wed, Jan 15th, 2025 by Saurenergy Increasing solar module efficiency and expanding manufacturing capacity play complementary roles in reducing the costs of metal halide perovskite/silicon tandem solar modules, according to researchers at the US Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). Each cost lever can play a similar role depending on a manufacturer’s ability to scale up and improve module […] Read more
Anil Ambani’s Reliance & Solar Module Manufacturing- Will It Work Now? Updated On Tue, Jan 14th, 2025 by Saurenergy Anil Ambani-led Reliance Power and its subsidiaries have already tried their hands with power generation and have also stepped ahead towards battery energy storage projects. The company has also announced ventures in solar energy generation projects and renewable energy broadly. But will they venture into the solar module manufacturing business too? Some latest media reports […] Read more
Imec, EnergyVille Perovskite Solar Modules Retain 78% Stability After 1 Yr Updated On Mon, Jan 13th, 2025 by Saurenergy Belgium-based Imec, a partner in EnergyVille, collaborated with the University of Cyprus, to demonstrate long-term outdoor stability of perovskite solar modules. Mini-modules of 4 cm2, developed at imec/EnergyVille, were evaluated over two years in real-world conditions in Cyprus, with a power efficiency retention of 78 percent after one year, which current perovskite solar modules only […] Read more
TrinaSolar Creates New Record On Large-Area HJT Modules Updated On Mon, Jan 13th, 2025 by Saurenergy Trinasolar has announced its high-efficiency n-type solar total passivation (TOPAS) heterojunction (HJT) PV modules have achieved an aperture module efficiency of 25.44%, setting a world record for large-area HJT PV modules. The photovoltaic calibration laboratory independently confirms this at the Fraunhofer ISE (CalLab) in Freiburg, Germany. The reported module sets a record for PV modules […] Read more
Odisha Issues Tender For Off-Grid Solar Pumps Updated On Fri, Jan 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency (OREDA) has issued a tender for off-grid solar pumps. The state nodal agency issued the tender under the PM-KUSUM scheme. The agency asked the eligible bidders to submit their bids by February 10, 2025. With this tender, OREDA plans to replace the existing diesel-run agricultural pumps with solar pumps. […] Read more
LG Energy To Supply Cylindrical Batteries for Aptera’s Solar EVs Updated On Fri, Jan 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy LG Energy Solution has announced its partnership to supply cylindrical batteries to Aptera Motors Corp. (Aptera), a solar electric vehicle manufacturer. The agreement follows the signing of a three-party Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Las Vegas between LG Energy Solution, Aptera, and CTNS, a battery module and pack manufacturer. The three companies will collaborate on […] Read more
India’s Top Solar Module Makers In December 2024 Updated On Wed, Jan 8th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released its latest data on the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM), revealing that India’s enlisted solar module manufacturing capacity has crossed 64 GW. Currently, 97 domestic solar manufacturers are listed on the central government’s registry. While there are approximately 130 solar module manufacturers across […] Read more
Top 5 Solar Energy Markets to Boom in 2025 Updated On Tue, Jan 7th, 2025 by Saurenergy The solar power industry is flourishing globally, but growth potential varies across regions due to diverse influencing factors. Some solar markets are poised to outperform others, driven by favourable conditions already present or anticipated in 2025. The International Energy Agency forecasts that the global RE capacity will increase by over 5,520 GW during 2024-2030, about […] Read more
Waaree Energies Starts Solar Cell Production Trials At Chikhli Updated On Mon, Jan 6th, 2025 by Saurenergy Indian solar module manufacturer Waaree Energies today announced the commencement of trials for its solar cell manufacturing operations. These trials have begun at its solar cell factory located in Chikhli, Gujarat. This latest development is expected to enhance the backward integration capacity of the Mumbai-based solar company. Led by Hitesh Doshi, the company plans to […] Read more
